The aim of Dzogchen is the reawakening of the individual to the
primordial state of enlightenment which is naturally found in all
beings. The master introduces the student to his or her real nature,
already perfected and enlightened, but it is only by recognizing this
nature and remaining in this state of recognition in all daily
activities that the student becomes a real Dzogchen practitioner of the
direct path of self-liberation. In this book, the Dzogchen teaching is
presented through the tantra Kunjed Gyalpo or "The King who Creates
Everything"--a personification of the primordial state of enlightenment.
This tantra is the fundamental scripture of the Semde or "Nature of
Mind" tradition of Dzogchen and is the most authoritative source for
understanding the Dzogchen view. The commentary by Chogyal Namkhai Norbu
gives easier insight into the depths of these teachings. Adriano
Clemente translated the main selections of the original tantra.
"An exceptionally well written text, which could become the 'bible' of the Dzogchen teachings."--Explorations
"This
material is profound, powerful, and far reaching, a direct teaching on
'that which transcends words and thought.'"--Religious Studies Review